Experiencing lifetime of first steps
Beginning with toddler’s curious try
Tumbling down to earth from frequent missteps
Inquiring mind looking skyward to fly
Growing up quickly, ready for life’s prep
Entering grade school doors, stepping right in
Navigating each year, planting more steps
Looking always forward, career begins
Living life, one year follows another
Challenging new steps arriving each day
Recalling advice from caring mother
Stepping out, traveling each new highway
Remembering this life’s countless missteps
Smiling at grandchildren’s beginning steps
Big Sky Buckeye 
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Thank you Ken for sharing this poem. God continues to inspire my writing.
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The cycle of life is amazing, especially when you view it from the perspective of a grandparent with a toddler grandson and another two who are 21, with all kinds of ages between. In each stage, they are learning and growing, reaching out for their future with eyes gleaming and hands open.
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Vickie, thank you for adding some thoughts. My grandchildren range from 27 down to 1.
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I love the imagery in these words. Thanks for sharing ❤️
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Kathy, thanks for adding your voice to the conversation. Those first steps provide many memories.
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And so it goes, on and on.
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Anneli, your words summarize the never-ending circle of life.
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Great poem about all the different stages of life!
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Susan, thank you so much for reading. Poems such as this one are always close by. I just to open up some memories and begin writing.
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yes so many stages of life and no matter it’s been done a billion times before, each of us have to learn our own way …
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Kate, thanks for adding your voice to the conversation. Indeed, each of us will find our unique way.
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exactly Richard 🙂
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Great metaphor – yes, life is just one step after another, trying not to fall at every stage. Very thought provoking.
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Jan, thanks for adding your voice to this conversation. It has been a pleasure to read so many comments in relation to this poem.
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Great poem…life does come full circle!
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Linda, you are so correct. Life’s journey comes full circle with each generation ending and beginning.
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I often tell my students- step by step
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Matt, thank you for sharing the thoughts of the encouraging teacher that you are. Blessings.
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